WTV (Windows Media Center TV) format is the file container that Window Media Center uses to store recorded SD and HD TV videos. Multiple data streams (audio and video) are wrapped in a container with the file extension WTV. Video is encoded using the MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 standard and audio using MPEG-1 Layer II or Dolby Digital AC-3 (ATSC A/52).
WTV proprietary file format is not widely supported by media players, like iTunes, VLC, QuickTime won't read and play WTV files. It is beneficial to convert WTV to MP4/AVI/MKV/MOV...These file formats are more commonly used for viewing and working on a computer, and they tend to take up less space on the hard drive, so it is more efficient to store files this way.
Well, in fact, the way to convert WTV file is quite simple as long as you get Brorsoft Video Converter.
Overall, the program can be used as a utility to convert WTV to more regular file format like mkv, avi, mp4, mov, .wm, etc with high quality and fast encoding speed. Besides Windows Media Center files, it can also help you encode/re-encode almost all 1080p/720p HD videos including AVI, MKV, VOB, MPG, MOV, TiVo, MTS etc. for playback on PC, Android based tablet/phone Galaxy S4, Nexus 7/10, Galaxy Tab 2/3, Kindle Fire HD, Nook HD; Windows 8 based tablet/phone Nokia Lumia 520/720/920, Microsoft Surface RT/Pro, or iOS devices Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, etc to meet your different needs. Download it below and follow the tips below to convert WTV video.
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Step 1: Add files
Launch the WTV File Converter, then head to the folder where the windows media center recording are stored, by default, the destination is user/public/recorded TV. Add the files to the program.
Step 2: Select output format
Click on "Format" drop-down list, you could easily choose the video format you need from its various categories, and the supported formats include AVI, WMV, MOV, MP4, MKV, MPEG, MPG, FLV, 3GP, DVD, VOB, etc.
Tip: You can adjust video/audio parameters such as bitrate, sample rate, frame rate, codec, channels, etc after clicking on "Settings" icon.
Step 3: Edit your WTV videos(optional)
The recorded TV shows and movies tend to have commercials, you can use the video converter's Trim feature to get rid of these.
Step 4: Start converting WTV
Press "Convert" button to start the WTV conversion. It will be finished with high output quality and fast converting speed.
After the conversion, locate the converted file in the folder you specified and go ahead to play and share your videos with other applications or transfer them to your portable devices for enjoyment on the go.
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